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1
POWER Switch
Turns this unit on and off.
2
Standby Indicator (Except U.S.A. and Canada models)
While the power of this unit is on, pressing the (SYSTEM
POWER) OFF key on the remote control unit switches this unit
to the standby mode. In this mode, the standby indicator is
illuminated.
3
Remote Control Sensor
Signals from the remote control unit are received here.
4
Display Panel
See pages 16 to 17.
5
DSP Program Selector Buttons
Select a DSP program. When a button is pressed, the name of
selected program lights up on the display panel.
6
Input Selector Buttons
Selects an input source that you want to listen to (and watch).
7
EFFECT Switch
Normally ON, this switch can be turned OFF to disable output
from the center and effect speakers so that the sound becomes
normal 2-channels.
* Even if this switch is off, when the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is
decoded, signals at all channels are distributed to the main
channels and output from the main speakers.
8
Master VOLUME Control
Simultaneously controls volume level at all outputs: main, rear
effect, center, and subwoofer. (This does not affect REC OUT
level.)
* When the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTE key on
the remote control unit, the indicator on the master VOLUME
control flashes on and off.
9
PHONES Jack
When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to
the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output
from the main speakers through headphones.
When listening with headphones privately, set both the
SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position and switch
off the digital sound field processor (so that no DSP program
name is illuminated on the display panel) by pressing the
EFFECT switch.
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SPEAKERS Switches
Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the main speakers
(connected to this unit) you will use to the ON position. Set the
switch for the main speakers you will not use to the OFF
position. Selected main speakers are shown by the lighting of
“SPEAKERS A” and/or “SPEAKERS B” on the display panel.
A
A/B/C/D/E Switch
Press this switch to select a desired group (A–E) of preset
stations.
B
BASS EXTENSION Switch
When pressed inward (ON), boosts bass frequency response
at the main left and right channels while maintaining overall
tonal balance. If you do not have a subwoofer, the use of this
switch will be effective to reinforce the bass frequencies.